This is Volume 5 showing the next batch of 250 photographs from a collection of photos taken by many servicemen on the Eastern Front, also known as the Russian Front. Starting in 1941 with the German invasion of Russia with the sunshine and the dust, then going on through the hard winter months that the German forces were unprepared for. The Russians forces were well used to the cold climate and so were better placed for winter warfare. Then the advance turned into a long retreat with bitter fighting and heavy casualties leading to the Fall of Berlin in May 1945.
The collection features uniforms and vehicles from both sides of the conflict and many of the photos illustrate the harsh conditions and the reality of warfare, which must have been a horrific experience whichever side your were on. Again, we have to say that Miliblog is NOT a political website at all. There are many enthusiasts across the world interested in the equipment and uniforms of the Second World War. Many are serious model makers and may even find an idea for a model diorama or even for painting of model figures. The aim of Miliblog here is to bring together photographs for these students of history.
Eastern Front Collection 1161
Eastern Front Collection 1162
Eastern Front Collection 1163
Eastern Front Collection 1164
Eastern Front Collection 1165
Eastern Front Collection 1166
Eastern Front Collection 1167
Eastern Front Collection 1168
Eastern Front Collection 1169
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1171
Eastern Front Collection 1172
Eastern Front Collection 1173
Eastern Front Collection 1174
Eastern Front Collection 1175
Eastern Front Collection 1176
Eastern Front Collection 1177
Eastern Front Collection 1178
Eastern Front Collection 1179
Eastern Front Collection 1180
Normandy 1944 Collection 153 |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (OLB 817) |
Bedford OXC 4x2 Tractor (GXE 890) |
Eastern Front Collection 630 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
GKN Alvis Simba Armoured Car (F 447 |
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03 |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (118 MO) |
Universal Carrier I |
Normandy 1944 Collection 129 |
Berlin May/June 1945 139 |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
M5 Stuart with Wading Gear (1) |
Eastern Front Collection 35 |
D92 HMS Liverpool (Type 42 Class De |
Eastern Front Collection 1188 |
FTF MS4050 6x4 Tractor (KN-95-15) |
Diamond T 969 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker (LNK |
Guy Ant 15cwt GS (GWU 522) (Courte |